Meaning
a very deep and significant influence
Primary Function
Adjective-noun collocation for depth of influence
Communicative Purpose
To emphasise major, lasting impact
Pattern
profound effect
Core Structure
profound effect on
Função primária
Adjective-noun collocation for depth of influence
Propósito comunicativo
To emphasise major, lasting impact
Situações de gatilho
Reviewing studies, personal reflections, policy analysis
Contextos
Academic, professional, everyday
Padrão
profound effect
Estrutura central
profound effect on
Slots de substituição
deep impact; profound influence; profound change
Colocados típicos
- have
- exert
- experience
- undergo
Substituições comuns
- deep impact
- significant effect
- far‑reaching
Erros comuns
*deep effect (less idiomatic; ‘profound’ conveys both depth and intellectual significance)
Similar / contraste
lasting impression; deep‑seated change; transformative impact
Interferências
'Profound' means both emotionally/intellectually deep and not merely intense.
Família do chunk
- far-reaching consequences
- deep-rooted influence
- ground-breaking impact
Nuance
Suggests emotional or intellectual depth rather than sheer intensity.
Efeito pragmático
Adds weight, often used in testimonials, reviews, and formal reports to highlight significant outcomes.
Dica de memória
The experience left a profound effect on me.
Nota
The collocation 'profound effect' is often used to describe a deep and significant impact on people, situations, or outcomes. It is a strong and formal expression, commonly found in academic and professional contexts.
Upgrade path
big influence → significant impact → a profound effect on
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